Calexit Initiative Clears Hurdle, Berkeley Assault Suspect Arrested

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Friday, Jan. 24.

SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Visual Feast Across California Skies

Early birds across the state enjoyed the translucent glow of a SpaceX rocket launching Starlink satellites into the sky.

UC Berkeley Assault Suspect Arrested
UC Berkeley police arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a female bicyclist Tuesday.

Man Killed While Riding Bike In Walnut Creek Identified
Carlos Aguilar-Reyes, 49, of Oakland, was on North Main Street near Ygnacio Valley Road, by the Target store, when he was struck by a car.

Woman Accused In San Francisco Muni Bus Attack Facing Hate Crime, Assault Charges
A woman suspected of attacking two passengers on a San Francisco Muni bus has been arraigned on multiple charges.

New "Calexit" Bid For California Secession Approved For Signature Gathering In Effort To Put Measure On Ballot
Proponents of a potential ballot measure urging CA to secede from the US and become an independent country have been cleared for signatures.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration Scheduled In Dublin

Dublin has released details on its world-famous St. Patrick's Day celebration, full of dance, song, rides, parades, races, and more.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's new executive order that seeks to eliminate birthright citizenship

San Francisco's Noise Pop Festival Adds St. Vincent, Ben Gibbard And More To 2025 Edition
The festival has grown to eleven days of music, film and art featuring some of the most respected names in independent music.

Public Weighs In On Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Memorial Designs
"We recognize what happened to them and what happened to our community," said former Half Moon Bay mayor Joaquin Jimenez.

1st Time Homebuyer Class Open To Alameda, Contra Costa County Tenants

Attendees will learn how to create a budget, repair credit, learn about the escrow process and how to find a lender.

NorCal Student Says ICE Agent Asked For ID On SF Bus, SFUSD Says

In a letter sent to neighboring schools, the district called the incident "alarming" and advised staff and families of actions being taken.

Bay Area Air District Announces New Logo, Name

The logo's flowing lines represent the nine counties it serves and show its commitment to improving air quality across the entire Bay Area.

Lake Tahoe Ski Resort To Stay Open To Public Following Master Plan Approval
The decision comes after years of discussions and speculation over whether the resort might be privatized.

Oakland PD Pursuit Policy Comes Under Scrutiny: Report

Newsom has threatened to dissolve OPD's partnership with CHP if it doesn't loosen its pursuit policy. The police chief proposed a solution.